Hoisin Whiskey Glazed Meatballs
Ingredients
- 8 oz ground turkey 250 g
- 1/3 cup quick cooking oats 75 mL
- 1/3 cup finely chopped green onion (green and white parts) 75 mL
- 1 medium jalapeno chili pepper, finely chopped (with seeds)
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper 1 mL
- 2 Tbsp canola oil 30 mL
- Glaze
- 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce 30 mL
- 2 Tbsp Bourbon or Canadian whiskey 30 mL
- 2 tsp packed brown sugar substitute blend 10 mL
Instructions
- 1. In medium bowl, combine turkey, oats, green onion, chili pepper, egg whites, pepper and 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of canola oil and shape into 24 small meatballs (about 1 Tbsp/15 mL each).
- 2. Heat 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs 6 minutes or until no longer pink in center, turning frequently.
- 3. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together hoisin sauce, bourbon and sugar substitute.
- 4. Pour hoisin mixture over meatballs in skillet and cook 15 seconds, stirring gently until well coated. Serve with wooden picks.
- Cooks note: For better control, use two utensils, such as a fork and a spoon, to turn the meatballs easily.
Yield
6 servings
serving size
4 meatballs
nutritional analysis
Per Serving
| Calories | 150 |
| Total Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugars | 6 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Sodium | 125 mg |
| Potassium | 36 mg |
